England charged after laser was pointed at Denmark goalie

Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel ddp images

England charged after laser was pointed in Denmark goalkeeper’s face

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 7/8/21

England defeated Denmark on Wednesday to advance to the Euro 2020 final, but the club has been charged because of some fan behavior during the 2-1 victory.

England have been charged by UEFA, the European football’s governing body, after a laser was pointed in Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel’s face late in Wednesday’s semifinal match at Wembley Stadium. The green laser was seen near Schmeichel’s eyes as he was preparing to stop a penalty kick from Harry Kane in extra time.

There appeared to be a laser pointed at Kasper Schmeichel moments before Kane's penalty which was won while there was a second ball on the pitch during play. pic.twitter.com/xAQgNYwOi8

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Even with the laser in his face, Schmeichel was able to stop the initial kick from Kane. However, Kane scored on the rebound to give England the win.

UEFA has also opened proceedings against England over fans lighting off fireworks during the Denmark national anthem.

“Disciplinary proceedings have been opened following the UEFA EURO 2020 semifinal match between England and Denmark (2-1), played on 7 July at Wembley Stadium, London,” UEFA said in a statement, via ESPN.com.

This is not the first time we have seen a fan point a laser in an opposing player’s face during a big game. If you remember, something similar happened to Tom Brady during the AFC Championship Game a few years ago.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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